Best Bets, Sept. 5, 2014: Santa Cruz Greek Festival

The 33rd annual festival, Friday through Sunday, features Greek food such as Souvlaki, roasted lamb shank, Moussaka, and Baklava; live music; and lots of dancing. Drinks include beer, wine, Greek coffee, and Greek spirits. Kids' activities include face painting and a climbing wall.

Vocalist/trumpet player Lech Wierzynski, who studied ethno-musicology at Oberlin College, founded the band with drummer Ben Malament. Other members include saxophonist Johnny Bones. The band has played festivals including Outside Lands and Monterey Jazz. Tumbleweed Wanderers also perform.